Mercury Records released the stirring song "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" in 1995. More than sixty African-American female musicians from pop, R&B, and hip-hop groups and artists make up the chorus. En Vogue, Xscape, Aaliyah, Vanessa L. Williams, Mary J. Blige, MC Lyte, SWV, TLC, and Monica1 are among the notable contributions. "Freedom" was recorded immediately following the 1995 American Music Awards. In addition to uplifting women today, the song honors historical black resistance figures such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Angela Davis. It is a version of a song by Joi from her album "The Pendulum Vibe," released in 1994.

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"Freedom"
Single by various artists
from the album Panther soundtrack
Released	April 15, 1995
Recorded	February 1995
Genre	R&B
Length	4:59
Label	Mercury Records
Songwriter(s)	Joi Gilliam Dallas Austin and Joseph Kirkland
Producer(s)	Dallas Austin Diamond D

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"Freedom" peaked at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[1] The music video for the song was directed by Antoine Fuqua.^[2]

CD single

1. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (4:30)
2. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (Rap Version) (4:20)
3. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (Edit) (4:04)

Vinyl single

1. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (Diamond D's Crystal Mix) (6:06)
2. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (The Black Bag Mix) (4:30)
3. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (Dallas' Vocal Rap Mix) (4:30)
4. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (Dallas' Dirty Half Dozen Mix) (5:08)
5. Freedom (Theme From Panther) (Dallas' Clean Half Dozen Mix) (4:20)